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Cataclasite and Whiteschist

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Cataclasite is a type of cataclastic rock that is formed by fracturing and comminution during faulting. It is normally cohesive and non-foliated, consisting of angular clasts in a finer-grained matrix
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Swiss Alps, Europe
Tasmania
1.2.2 Discoverer
Michael Tellinger
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the Italian word cataclasi
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Clastic
Foliated
2.2 Color
Brown, Green, White, Yellow
Colourless, Green, Grey, White
2.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
2.5 Appearance
Dull and Banded
Banded and Foilated
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Homes
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone
Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Building houses or walls, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
for Road Aggregate
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork
Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry, Production of Lime
4 Types
4.1 Types
Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite
Not Available
4.2 Features
Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock
High percentage of mica, Host Rock for Lead
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
4.3.3 Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
4.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Cataclasiste rocks mainly form by pressure deep under the Earth's surface, from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates.
Whiteschist is formed by dynamic metamorphism at high temperatures and pressures that aligns the grains of mica, hornblende and other elongated minerals into thin layers.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Albite, Apatite, Augite, Biotite, Calcite, Enstatite, Epidote, Feldspar, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Pyroxene, Quartz
Carbonate, Coesite, Quartz, Silica
5.2.2 Compound Content
Silicon Dioxide
CaO, Mg, MgO, Silicon Dioxide
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
5.3.3 Weathering
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
3-41.5
Coal
1 7
6.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
NA
Conchoidal
6.1.4 Streak
Black
White
6.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
NA200.00 N/mm2
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
6.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
6.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
1
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.12.86
Granite
0 8.4
6.1.11 Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm32.8-2.9 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
NA0.92 kJ/Kg K
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.4.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
2 Reserves
2.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
2.1.1 Asia
China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam
2.1.2 Africa
Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, South Africa
Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa
2.1.3 Europe
England, Finland, France, Spain, United Kingdom
Austria, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
2.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
2.2 Deposits in Western Continents
2.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Panama, USA
2.2.2 South America
Argentina, Colombia
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana
2.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
2.3.1 Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland

All about Cataclasite and Whiteschist Properties

Know all about Cataclasite and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Cataclasite and Whiteschist belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Cataclasite is Clastic whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Cataclasite is vitreous while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.